The United Nations General Assembly recently held debates on “The Question of Palestine” and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly the Israel-Hamas war. The discussions were part of the 75th session of the General Assembly and shed light on the escalating tensions in the region.
The General Assembly debates provided a platform for member states to express their perspectives on the longstanding and complex issue of Palestine and the recent Israeli military actions in Gaza. The discussions came at a critical time, with the conflict sparking international concern and calls for a peaceful resolution.
The Israel-Hamas war has been characterized by deadly airstrikes, rocket attacks, and civilian casualties, leading to widespread destruction and suffering. The violence has reignited tensions between Israel and Palestine, prompting urgent calls for de-escalation and a return to dialogue.
During the debates, several member states emphasized the importance of upholding international law and human rights in the context of the Israel-Hamas conflict. There were also calls for a cessation of hostilities and a renewed commitment to a two-state solution, which remains a cornerstone of global efforts to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East.
The General Assembly debates also provided an opportunity for the international community to reaffirm its support for the Palestinian people and their legitimate aspirations for statehood. Many speakers stressed the need for a just and comprehensive resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, recognizing the rights of both parties to live in peace and security.
In addition to the discussions on the Israel-Hamas war, the General Assembly debates addressed broader regional dynamics in the Middle East. Member states highlighted the interconnected nature of conflicts in the region and the need for a holistic approach to addressing the underlying issues that fuel instability and violence.
The debates underscored the importance of multilateral diplomacy and collective action in advancing peace and security in the Middle East. Several member states called for renewed efforts to revitalize the peace process and create the conditions for meaningful negotiations between Israel and Palestine.
Overall, the General Assembly debates on “The Question of Palestine” and the Israel-Hamas war served as a critical forum for global engagement and solidarity with the people of the Middle East. The discussions reflected the international community’s shared commitment to finding a just and peaceful resolution to the longstanding conflict and fostering stability in the region. As the United Nations continues its efforts to advance dialogue and cooperation, the General Assembly debates highlighted the urgent need for concerted action to address the root causes of the Israel-Hamas war and promote a sustainable and inclusive peace in the Middle East.
Shameful. The UN is worthless. "Inalienable rights" being the ability to erase a country and a state in the most brutal, bloodthirsty manner possible and to put humanity back in the caveman ages of diplomacy…?
There should be a Democratic vote and the UN! 51% wins!
All pro hamas terror reprsentative have one thing in common, they repeat a lie after a lie till it becomes acceptable truth. Some of their common lies are:
. This war isn't started on Oct 7, of course this cycle of violence started on Oct 7. But everytime terrorist carry their terrorist mission agaist Israelis they/ the Israelis have to respond appropriately and decisively.
. When they speak of palistinian casualties they never bathered to mention any Israeli casuality by their terrorist group or mention the real instigator.
. They seems fully agree by the so called a status quo. Jerusalem being a palistinian "future capital", how about now or 100 yrs ago or how about 1000 yrs ago or why not more. Muslims believe Jerusalem is their "third holy city" the funniest thing is how Jerusalem become islam's third holiest city or a holiest city at all: how, when by whom and why are the questions will stay mysterious.
.And many more
The Palestinians wants it all.
I’ve seen no evidence that the Palestinian leadership ever believed in the two-state solution. their insistence on an unlimited, unconditional “right of return” is evidence of that, if more is needed than the 100 years of rejections that Palestinian leaders have behind them:
1919: Arabs of Palestine refused to nominate representatives to the Paris Peace Conference.
1920: San Remo conference decisions, rejected by the Arabs of Palestine.
1922: League of Nations decisions, rejected by the Arabs of Palestine.
1937: Peel Commission partition proposal, rejected by the Arabs of Palestine.
1938: Woodhead partition proposal, rejected by the Arabs of Palestine.
1946: Anglo-American Commission proposal, rejected by the Arabs of Palestine.
1947: UN General Assembly partition proposal (UNGAR 181), rejected by the Arab League and the Higher Arab Committee for Palestine/.
1949: Israel's outstretched hand for peace (UNGAR 194), rejected by the Arab League and the Higher Arab committee for Palestine.
1967: Israel's outstretched hand for peace (UNSCR 242), rejected by the Arab League and the PLO.
1978: Begin/Sa’adat peace proposal, rejected (except for Egypt) by the rest of the Arab world, including the PLO.
1994: Rabin/Hussein peace agreement, rejected by the rest of the Arab League (except for Egypt and Jordan).
1995: Rabin's Contour-for-Peace, rejected by the Palestinian Authority.
2000: Barak/Clinton peace offer, rejected by Yasser Arafat, who then initiated the pre-planned second intifada.
2001: Barak’s offer at Taba, rejected by the Palestinian Authority.
2005: Sharon's peace gesture, withdrawal from Gaza, rejected by the Hamas takeover in 2007.
2008: Olmert/Bush peace offer, rejected by Mahmoud Abbas.
2009 to present: Netanyahu's repeated invitations to peace talks, rejected.
2014: Kerry's Contour-for-Peace, rejected by the Palestinian Authority.
2018: Trump’s “deal of the Century”, rejected in advance by Mahmoud Abbas.
2019: US Conference on Economic Benefit for the Palestinians, rejected by the Palestinian Authority.
2020: PA reiterates rejection of Trump’s “Deal of the Century” before it’s even presented.
2020: Palestinian rejection of the normalization agreement between the UAE and Israel.
2020: Palestinian objections to Serbia and Kosovo moving their embassies from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
You’d think that the leadership would understand by now that an “all or nothing” policy has given them nothing but a license to steal foreign aid money
They are intentionally scheduling debates to give Israel plenty of time to keep attacking. What dialogue??? Isn't that the game israel has been playing for over 70 years???? Dialogue! Israel has turned all these diplomats into complete b.itches!!!
The question is, are Palestinian supporting terrorist?
Israel doesn't want to share. Too much gas under Palestine.
and when israel leader says no… how do u stop him?